Nov 30, 2017, 8:41 am
Last edit by: JDiver
Some ways to reverse new features
1) Disabling infinite scroll:
2) Restore previous post editing options:
NOTE: For ease of both members posting and Technical Support, this thread has been split into two threads for 2018; one exclusively for MOBILE devices, the other for DESKTOP devices. You can find them here:
2018 FT Nov 2017 Upgrade for DESKTOP Devices BUG REPORTS (link), and
2018 FT Nov 2017 Upgrade for MOBILE Devices BUG REPORTS
1) Disabling infinite scroll:
- Go to My FlyerTalk Control Panel
- Edit options
- Disable Infinite Scroll
- Edit options
2) Restore previous post editing options:
- Go to My FlyerTalk Control Panel
- Settings and Options
- Miscellaneous Options
- Message Editor Interface and select “Standard Editor -- extra formatting controls” (you may see odd behavior in this unsupported editor)
- Miscellaneous Options
- Settings and Options
NOTE: For ease of both members posting and Technical Support, this thread has been split into two threads for 2018; one exclusively for MOBILE devices, the other for DESKTOP devices. You can find them here:
2018 FT Nov 2017 Upgrade for DESKTOP Devices BUG REPORTS (link), and
2018 FT Nov 2017 Upgrade for MOBILE Devices BUG REPORTS
ARCHIVE: FT 15 Nov 2017 Upgrade Tech Thread - 2017 BUG REPORTS
Nov 15, 2017, 10:00 am
#16
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Is there a reason the views, replies, & last post columns (once you're within a forum) are so wide? Really not necessary/is also annoying.
Is there a way to go back to the format prior to the new upgrade - is that default style or something else? Or is this like other things where we're stuck w/ it because IB wants FT to be like some other BB or social media platform?
Cheers.
Is there a way to go back to the format prior to the new upgrade - is that default style or something else? Or is this like other things where we're stuck w/ it because IB wants FT to be like some other BB or social media platform?
Cheers.
Nov 15, 2017, 10:05 am
#17
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I would love a way to get the old skin back.
Nov 15, 2017, 10:07 am
#18
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Nov 15, 2017, 10:13 am
#19
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Never mind. Figured it out. Ugh, much prefer the old style. I hate that thread tools bar at the top.
Nov 15, 2017, 10:13 am
#20
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This reminds me of when Airliners.net decided to reskin. Provided all the tinkering is done, this new site is much less aesthetically pleasing; what's with the underlined links? I feel like I'm stuck in 1999...
Nov 15, 2017, 10:14 am
#21
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How do I turn off the sticky bars that now appear at top and bottom of every thread? They are ugly and use precious vertical space. I have tried all available themes but all see to suffer from this.
Nov 15, 2017, 10:14 am
#22
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Non of the first post images are showing.
Nov 15, 2017, 10:18 am
#23
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Oh dear. Not sure I can live with this new format.
Is there any way individual users can select the previous version (which, to me, was much more user-friendly) ...??
Am not realistically expecting the site to be tailored to my personal taste ; but I don't see myself continuing as a regular viewer/contributor with this layout.
Is there any way individual users can select the previous version (which, to me, was much more user-friendly) ...??
Am not realistically expecting the site to be tailored to my personal taste ; but I don't see myself continuing as a regular viewer/contributor with this layout.
Nov 15, 2017, 10:21 am
#24
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I get two sets of ads at the top now. Well and as I post this the photos are HUGE!
Nov 15, 2017, 10:25 am
#25
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Nov 15, 2017, 10:28 am
#26
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Perhaps there will be a way to customize the appearance in the future — including an option to revert back to the classic look for those FlyerTalk members who want that?
Nov 15, 2017, 10:31 am
#27
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Going to take some time to get used to the new skin, but I'm sure that will pass with time. But, the site is incredibly slow now. And, I cannot get any of the drop down functionality to work for Forum Tools and Search This Forum, etc.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts LLC
[email protected]
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts LLC
[email protected]
Nov 15, 2017, 10:31 am
#28
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"Never use mobile" broken by upgrade?
The option still shows in settings, and I've tried unset / save / set / save, but still not being honoured 
.
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Nov 15, 2017, 10:32 am
#29
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Oh my...all the grey and underlining everywhere... This is not easy on the eyes.
Nov 15, 2017, 10:33 am
#30
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Oh gawd!!!
Clearly some people are not at all familiar with the adage: if it aint broke - don't fix it.
However I guess that now that is has been broken - maybe they'll fix it by reverting back?
This new format renders horrendously on tablets, the old theme was just fine. ^
If FT was looking for ways to reduce site activity - they found it! I had curtailed my activity as of late, and this is an even bigger push to move away from FT and spend more time on inside flyer! Way to go FT!
However I guess that now that is has been broken - maybe they'll fix it by reverting back?
This new format renders horrendously on tablets, the old theme was just fine. ^
If FT was looking for ways to reduce site activity - they found it! I had curtailed my activity as of late, and this is an even bigger push to move away from FT and spend more time on inside flyer! Way to go FT!
Last edited by jaysona; Nov 15, 2017 at 10:52 am